Google Bard, on February 5, 2024, unveiled an AI image generator powered by Imagen 2, enabling users to promptly generate visuals from text descriptions. Affectionately dubbed as the “visual wizardry”, this tool harnesses the high-tech abilities of Imagen 2—famed for its proficiency in image creation—to make it easier for users to translate their ideas into tangible visuals.
The AI image generator can be trialed on Bard, illustrating its effectiveness in creating an image from a description like: “Small canvas oil painting of an orange on a chopping board with light passing through orange segments, producing an orange glow on the board and a blue and white cloth in the background.” This exemplifies the generator’s ability to create detailed and complex visuals.
The AI image generator is currently primarily accessible in the United States to anyone with an internet connection and a Google account. Users can access the tool via the Bard updates page and can easily prompt the AI by providing a clear, concise English description of the image they want.
Offering an easy and cost-free option to test creative boundaries with visuals, this tool eliminates the need for intricate devices or expert design abilities. However, though accessible and easy-to-use, Google has indicated that it doesn’t expect this feature to completely substitute professional graphic designing.
Being part of Google Bard’s broader plan to boost user experience and widen AI capabilities in functional and creative applications, the AI image generator is another step towards making AI more useful and accessible for a global audience. Google Bard is committed to enhancing its services and bringing these high-tech tools to more users worldwide through future expansions and updates.
